About Taekwon-Do:
Taekwon-Do is an art of self defence founded by a Korean General named Choi Hong Hi. Taekwon-Do was officially recognized on 11th April 1955 when General Choi after exhaustive researching, developing, and experimenting, proclaimed Taekwon-Do to the world as a completely valid and unique martial art having a basic Korean origin.
Translated literally ‘Tae’ stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. ‘Kwon’ denotes the fist - chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. ‘Do’ means an art or way - the right way built and paved by saints and sages of the past.
Taekwon-Do is a martial art that has no equal in either power or technique, which has been developed using the principles of modern science. It provides the practitioner with a fine weapon to defend him or herself. Used wrongly, Taekwon-Do can be a lethal weapon. Therefore mental training must always be stressed to prevent the student from misusing it and to promote a strong sense of justice, fortitude, humility and resolve.
General Choi Hong Hi
1918 - 2002
Benefits from Taekwon-Do training:
- Improve Strength, Flexibility and Balance
- Tone and Build long, lean muscles without bulk
- Challenge deep abdominal muscles to support the core
- Engage mind and enhance body awareness
- Condition efficient patterns of movement making the body less prone to injury
- Reduce stress, relieve tension
- boost energy through deep stretching
- Restore postural alignment
- Create a stronger more flexible spine
- Promote recovery from strain or injury
- Increase joint range and movement
- Improve circulation
- Heighten neuromuscular coordination
- Offer relief from back pain and joint stress
- Enhance mobility, agility and stamina
- Improve the way your body looks and feels